Dr. Paula Westenberger

Dr Paula Westenberger is a Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law and a member of the Centre for AI at Brunel University of London. She is a BRAID (AHRC) Research Fellow, leading the project ‘Responsible AI for Heritage: copyright and human rights perspectives’, in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Paula holds a Masters and PhD in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London. She is Deputy Editor of the European Copyright and Design Reports (ECDR) and founder and coordinator of the Heritage AI and Law (HAIL) Network. Her research covers the intersection between copyright law, human rights and culture, with particular focus on the use of AI in the cultural heritage sector. She is a Brazilian qualified lawyer, with experience in IP law.